RE: Re[2]: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

["chesnutt@xxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The 1970 Service manual shows AFT – Suffix “A”  “ Dexron” Reservoir for the Convertible top – Transmission Fluid. Section Body and Frame.

Fern is right about the corrosive problem with Brake fluid.

 

John, 1970 300 Convertible

 

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Subject: Re[2]: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

 






Brake fluid is NOT a good thing to use in power top as it is very corrosive.. I would rather use ATF as it doesn't have that issue.

 Fern

 

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Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

 

  

I have never use brake fluid. My 62 said ATF on the pump reservoir. Our 70 Challenger also uses ATF.

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Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G 

 

  

Hello Bob,

 

thx for the quick reply and advice. Would never had thought that it would take brake fluid. 😳

Best regards

Lars

 

 

Am 22.04.2020 um 22:40 schrieb Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx> >:

 

 

Lars,

 

If the pump still runs and is lifting the top, that is a good thing because it means the pump is not seized.  Going through the trunk is the easiest way to add fluid, much easier than removing the interior pieces!  The manual calls for “heavy duty” brake fluid, I would take that to mean DOT 4, but DOT 3 is compatible too.  The filling plug is on the vertical face (side) of the pump, and there may be one on each side.  Remove one of the plugs and fill until it comes out the side.  Run the top up and down to expel air and refill until all air is purged from the system and replace plug.

 

Bob J

300G convert (still has original top pump and lines)

 

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Subject: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

 

  

Hello,

 

my name is Lars and we own a „barn find“ which we are currently trying to bring back to live. So far we have been quite successful and there seems to be no major rot.

So our aim is to repair or overhaul as much as possible in order to keep the unmolested status.. As i dont want to ruin the precious original power top motor, i thought i´d rather ask before being sorry.

 

The top is opening and closing, but real slow. Sounds at some point like it´s lacking liquid. This leads to my questions:

 

Is it better to remove seats to have better access, or through the boot?

Which side is the hole to refill, and how to open it?

Which fluid should i use to refill?

 

Thanks a lot for reading and giving advice

 

Best to you 

 

Lars

 

PS: we have a manual, but it´s lacking the convertible part ☹

 










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